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Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-18-2-17.5

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 17.5. “Science of reading” means a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research that:

(1) requires the explicit, systematic inclusion of the following five (5) essential components:

(A) Phonemic awareness.

(B) Phonics.

(C) Fluency.

(D) Vocabulary.

(E) Comprehension;

(2) is supported by evidence that informs:

(A) how proficient reading and writing develop;

(B) why some students have difficulty with reading and writing;  and

(C) how to effectively assess and teach reading and writing to improve outcomes for all students;  and

(3) has a demonstrated record of success, and when implemented, leads to increased student competency in the areas of:

(A) phonemic awareness;

(B) phonics;

(C) reading fluency;

(D) vocabulary development;

(E) oral language skills;

(F) reading comprehension;  and

(G) writing and spelling.

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